Have Arthritis or Have an Arthritis. Which Is Correct?
We say "have arthritis". Remember, when using names of conditions, the article a/an is generally unnecessary.
We say "have arthritis". Remember, when using names of conditions, the article a/an is generally unnecessary.
My aunt has arthritis.
Does he have arthritis in his hands?
Follow the same strategy with the expressions "prevent arthritis", "treat arthritis", "cause arthritis", "diagnose arthritis", etc.
Get advice on how to prevent arthritis.
Doctors usually diagnose arthritis using X-rays and blood tests.
But you can use a possessive pronoun, such as my, your, his, her, etc.
Some herbs can help treat your arthritis.
You can also use the word arthritis to describe a noun. In such a situation, use the article a/an according to the usual rules.
Choosing an arthritis pain reliever isn't as simple as it sounds.
My brother has a rheumatoid arthritis disability.
A partial list of other names of conditions that do not require the article a/an:
